In the latest edition of It’s Vintastic, Collin Flatt turns to a standby in his cellar that deserves more play. Read all about it after the jump.
When the summer fling ends in September, one of two things happen. You go solo for awhile until you find someone to get fat with over the cold months, or you call on your regular hookup to cleanse your palate, a Sex Sorbet if you will. There’s reasons you never worked out as a couple, but you had the physical thing going. You pushed each others hot button the right way and had an unspoken agreement that when you were single, a booty call was acceptable/expected.
I reach for Las Rocas quite often when I’m spent on the latest wine I’m pimping. Garnacha is Spanish Grenache, one of the most versatile grapes in the world. Las Rocas hasn’t been pushed with big tannins, and wont bitch slap your palate to the ground.
Instant gratification on all fronts, she’s a pretty girl. She knows she’ll never be center stage in your life, but she’s playing you, too. Consistency is key. You never fight about anything because you don’t really talk. She’s sultry and Spanish, soft edges and curves. No temper to speak of, but not much complexity. She’ll do. You’ll do.
A deep and rich blood-red color on the pour indicates a fruit concentration of epic proportions. It’s never overwhelming. The nose is full of spicy black fruit, cherries and raspberries, and hints of mineral earth from the 70 year old vines that produce the grapes. There’s a little more cigar smoke on the wash along with rich vibrant fruit and a very mellow finish. No big tannins to shred your enamel are present, making this an accessible non-wine drinkers wine, or a wine snob’s juice box. It tastes so damn good.
The state has bought this in long supply, and has been a favorite of theirs for years. The 2006 was especially good and rings in at $11.99. It’s everywhere and everywhere. There’s 90+ bottles at the 12th St Store, but you can find it on 19th, 5th St, and pretty much anywhere. The PLCB code is 26700.
- Collin Flatt
Collin Flatt is a former Beer Pong champ turned oenophile. Collin Flatt spends his tax refunds on wine. Collin Flatt has his Bachelor’s Degree in drinking and is getting his Master’s Degree in winemaking. Collin Flatt is working on an Arctic Splash Cuvee. Collin Flatt writes about wine for Phoodie.info.
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